Sleep Less, Eat More?

Not getting enough sleep totally wrecks havoc on our bodies—it makes our skin dull, our eyes bleary and our minds fuzzy. But a new study shows that too little sleep can also make you eat more, which may cause unexpected weight gain.

According to research published in November issue of the journal Sleep, not getting enough zzzs reduces that feeling of fullness after a meal, which drives women in particular to overeat. So, if you're tempted to grab a second morning bagel after dancing the night away at a pal's party, it's probably not because you shimmied away a ton of calories and need to refuel (unfortunately).

This study just serves as a good reminder—especially as holiday shindig season gets into full swing—that getting some shut-eye is super important for our mind, bodies and waistlines. The question we want answered is…if we get a lot of sleep, can we sneak a couple of extra Christmas cookies?